Pooch Scoop October - December 2019

POOCH SCOOP October –December 2019

Hi my name is Blaze.

My mum Leah entered me into the recent SDDTC Agility trial held at Lomatia Oval during October.

News, views and opinions in this newsletter are those of the correspondents, and not necessarily those of the club, editor and committee. The Springwood District Dog Training Club Inc. reserves the right of rejection of material.

COMMITTEE o o o o o o o o o o o

President Lynn Olson Vice President Maryjka Kelly Secretary Moina Wye Treasurer Paul Kelly Chief Instructor Obedience Leanne Brown Newsletter Noeleen Horswell Website Lynn Olson Table Manager Obedience Paul Kelly Shop Manager Francoise Matter Sporting Representative Paul Kelly General Committee: Ron Amann, Vicki Cooper, Chris Lambert, Trevor Mawer, & Cath Moran.

Life Members: Dot Luker,Ann Moy,Sue Fell,Ron Amann, Wally Campbell, Pam Waters, Lesley Piggott, Lynn Olson, Leanne Brown.

As a member of the club you are always welcome to attend our Club’s General Meetings at the Red Cross Hall in Macquarie Road Springwood. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. Meetings resume each January.

NB There is no meeting in December.

Web Site: www.sddtc.org Email: info@sddtc.org FACEBOOK: Springwood District Dog Training Club

Training Sessions Agility Beginners  Monday evening 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.

Obedience -Intermediate & Advanced  Tuesday l0.00 – 11am (9.30-10.30am if temp above 30) & Thursday evening 7.30 – 8.45 p.m.  New Beginners 8 week Course-commences first Thursday evening of each month @ 7.30pm.(Dogs not needed that night) February to October Wet Weather: If it has been raining for a few days check the Blue Mountains Oval Closure Hotline 47805617 after 3.00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, or check the BM City Council Website.

Also check our SDDC Facebook Page for any training & weather updates.

Dates for your 2020 diary *Agility & obedience Training recommences (see times above)  Monday 3rd February- Agility beginners  Tuesday 4th February- Obedience Intermediate & Advanced.  Thursday 6th February –Obedience  Thursday 6th February Obedience for new beginners @ 7.30pm- dogs are not needed that evening.

Why Teach Your Dog Tricks?

When you bring a dog into your home he or she should become a part of your family. Training and spending time with your dog will help develop a closer bond.

Dogs love learning and they love spending quality time with their human families. We need to put down our mobile gadgets, turn off the TV and turn our attention to them so that training is fun and without distraction.

Sassafras Lowrey author of Tricks in the City 2019 (Mango Publishing Group) believes that trick training is something that every dog and their carer can get involved with.

Trick training can and will strengthen the relationship you have with your dog, your dog will develop a deeper trust and a co-operative spirit.    

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Trick training is a great way to have fun with your dog and brings you great pleasure.

Learning tricks is confidence- boosting for both your dog and yourself Trick training is especially helpful in building confidence for dogs who are reactive or anxious (Lowrey 2019) Trick training is seen as essential in helping dogs navigate our busy urban worlds. Trick training is extremely mentally stimulating to a dog.

It only takes a few minutes a day of practice together to teach your dog a trick.

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Trick training is something you can do in your own homeunlike other doggy sports that often require expensive heavy equipment. You can practice trick training in your lounge room, in your backyard, or on your daily walks.

Lowrey (2019) believes that trick training should be a part of socializing a new puppy or a new dog entering a new family.

Trick training can promote muscle tone and strength training for dogs of all ages.

Everyday we’re teaching our dogs, whether we recognise it or not it’s a huge responsibility. The most important thing with trick training is consistency and having fun.

For more information on trick training & trick assessments please speak with the clubs’ Chief Instructor Leanne Brown

Francoise & Molly Francoise stocks a number of items for sale at wholesale prices. Black Dog is one of our suppliers. Francoise can order an item from Black Dog www.blackdog.net.auwe don’t usually stock in the shop. E.g. Black Dog leads-various lengths, plain or smart leads & Martingale collars-various sizes. The shop is usually set up most Thursday evenings & on most Tuesday mornings the shop is open but not on display. Please see Francoise for special orders, & further information. 

Black Dog Halties-all sizes $22.00 & Haltie extensions $8.00.

Black Dog 1 metre lead $14.00

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Black Dog treat Tote-various colures NEW $20.00, Blue treat bag tote $10.00 & Black vinyl treat bag tote (1 left) $5.00.

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Pigs ears-dog treat-$1.50, Liver treats 150gm bag-$2.50.

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Moina’s

liver

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heart

treats

100gm

bag

Aust.

made

$2.00.Environmental doggy poo bags pack of 3 (45) bags $6.50. 

Club shirts, vests and jackets are available for purchase from the club.